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- Troop Information -

- Troop 186 is an energetic Boy Scout troop with a proud tradition in the Lake Orion/Oxford community.
- Troop 186 was started in 1964 with 5 scouts.
- Troop 186 is chartered by St. Joseph Church.
- Troop 186 started its own girls troop in 2022
- We are an active scout troop with a proud tradition.
- Many scouts have desired to develop as leaders as recognized by the 129 Eagle Scouts since 1967.

Campouts/Events:

A campout or major activity is planned every month. Activities and campouts are suggested and planned by the Scouts. Parents are welcome on all trips.
Some of the the past campouts/events have included...
◦Canoe trip on the Rifle River
◦Halloween campout at Camp Agawam in Lake Orion
◦Wilderness survival at Independence Oaks

High Adventure:

Boys that are 13 years or older and have achieved the rank of First Class (or above) can participate in Scout high adventure activities.
Past high adventure activities have included...
- Backpacking, rock climbing and white water rafting at Camp Elkhorn in Colorado
- Biking, shooting, ziplining and white water rafting at the Summit in West Virginia

Summer Camp:

Troop 186 attends Scout Summer Camp as a troop each summer in July.
We go to a variety of camps to give the Scouts a chance to experience new things and work on merit badges.

Community Service:

As a Troop, we have performed/assisted in many service projects; some of which have included...
- Annual fall picnic clean-up for St. Joseph Church
- Building raised gardens for an assisted living home

Troop Meetings:

Meetings are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in Myrick Hall at St. Joseph Church in Lake Orion.
See our calendar for meeting details.

Troop Leaders -

Scout Master:
Boys- Levi Johnstone, levijohnstone@gmail.com, 248-420-1007
Girls- Jill Johnstone, jillj343@gmail.com, 248-259-1008

Assistant Scout Masters:
Steven Anderson, mountaineersteve88@yahoo.com, 248-420-3418
Brian Jones, bdj0330@att.net, 248-556-6518

Committee Chair:
Joe Mitory

Advancement Chair:
John Sweet

Treasurer:
Mark Carter